New here and looking for support

[Silver13]

I am new here. I was SA in February of this year, I am greatful to have this site. 

--+++Trigger warning++++++

It was done by a guy I was seeing and his cousin...

+++++end of sensitive part... (I am not positive I did that right)

Anyway...I have been really struggling with sleep, seems the memories all come when I'm trying to sleep. I have began SI behavior which I've done in the past. I am struggling with friends and family, its like the things I used to love, I don't want to do anymore. I have been keeping so much in and don't really have anyone who understands. Sometimes I feel like I'm a burden on friends because this is something I think about wayyyy too much. Just feel so alone...

[marcyabadeer]

@Silver13 Hello and welcome to After Silence. I am so sorry to hear what those people did to you  

I know it can feel so lonely in this process, but you are not alone. We are so glad you found us here. 
 

sending you support and a safe hug if ok?

 

sam🖤

[SurviveRecover]

Welcome Silver13. You will find a lot of support here. you are not alone.

[8888]

Welcome @Silver13 to After Silence.  I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support.   Good job taking this step in your healing process.  You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault.  Take your time exploring and post when you are ready.  If you have any questions feel free to message me. 

[MeBeMary]

Hi Silver,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you have endured and the struggles you have faced. You are not alone. This community is filled with many understand and supportive members. Others who haven't gone thru these things can lack understanding and sometimes feel unsure how support works for a survivor. You won't find that here. You can interact as much as you are comfortable with and we will be here for you.

Your trigger warning is fine. We also have a couple emojis, if you prefer visual display. or  . You are free to place them wherever you feel appropriate that might be sensitive to others. We rather more, than less and appreciate you being so considerate of the members of the community. So thank you. 🙂

I am really happy you have found us and decided to join. Wishing you many more forward steps on your path of healing.

Mary

 

[Tsabu]

Hi @Silver13!  Welcome to After Silence.  

I am sorry for what happened to you....but are glad that you are here.  We are here to support you.

Take gentle care,

Tsabu

[missfrier]

Dear silver13

I am sorry for all that you have been through.   You have been so brave in reaching out to us, please know that this is never easy!   We are all here for you and we want to support you.  You're not alone in your healing journey and are always welcome to lean on us for extra support.  You can post as much or as little as you like.  We are here to support you in the way you need.  I have found this community to be very helpful.  Everyone is so understanding and non-judgmental and I am hoping you feel the same way once you've gotten to know us a little.   

All my best,
missfrier

[Poppy_]

@Silver13 - 

I welcomed you on a different post, but I hope you're feeling welcome here!  

[Lovelylady]

Hi Silver,

 Welcome! I hope you find the support you deserve here.